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Redefining Menopause: Building The Blueprint for Women’s Health with Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Dr. Jessica Shepherd returns to the WHOOP Podcast for this month’s episode of the How To Series. Dr. Shepherd joins WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes to redefine menopause. Dr. Jessica Shepherd is an OBGYN, menopause expert, and author of Generation M, guiding women through the various stages and lifestyle changes that come with menopause and peri-menopause. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Shepherd bring attention to the symptoms to look out for, create an understanding of the power of early preparation, and establish the importance of strength training and protein intake to support hormonal health. This episode brings to light the need for advocacy in the health space for menopause and peri-menopause care.

(00:37) Introducing Dr. Jessica Shepherd

(01:14) Reframing Menopause: Dr. Shepherd Personal Mission

(03:22) Recognizing The Signs: Symptoms of Perimenopause & Menopause

(04:10) Staying Ahead of Symptoms

(06:55) What Women in Their 30s Should Know

(09:26) Protein & Power: Building Strength for Hormonal Health

(12:14) The Positive Role of Daily Activity

(15:11) Menopause As A Metabolic Disease

(19:12) Lifestyle Changes To Promote Metabolic Health

(23:10) Important Biomarkers for Hormonal Health

(29:44) Dr. Shepherd’s Toolkit For Women with Perimenopause

(33:11) Estrogen Creams: Benefits and Practices

(36:01) Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy

(39:27) Estrogen’s Effects on Cognitive Health, Sleep, & Longevity

(42:14) When To Start Taking Estrogen

(45:27) The Healthy Choices That Ease Menopause Symptoms

(47:57) Birth Control & Peri-Menopause: Detecting Symptoms

(51:15) Advocacy for Peri-Menopause and Menopause Care

(55:15): Centering Dialogue Around Menopause

(01:00:35): The Future of Research in Women’s Health

(01:05:52): WHOOP as a Tool for Support

(01:10:10) Exercise Options to Improve Overall Health

(01:11:37) Dr. Shepherd’s Closing Message

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Brittany Mahomes on Motherhood, Training, and Building a Healthy Lifestyle

Brittany Mahomes returns on this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast! Brittany joins WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, to reflect on welcoming her third child and expanding her family with Super Bowl Champion, Patrick Mahomes. As a former professional athlete, Brittany shares the important role health and fitness play in her and her children’s lives. Brittany outlines her top tips for new moms, the important role of WHOOP in helping her stay fit, and what it means to be a mother of three.

(00:28) Unboxing WHOOP MG: Menstrual Cycle Insights, & Healthspan

(01:41) Brittany on Becoming a Mother of Three

(02:40) The Secret to Restful Sleep While Pregnant

(03:48) Brittany’s Top Tips for New Moms

(04:39) Brittany’s Go To Exercises While Pregnant

(05:25) WHOOP Data and Pregnancy

(06:23) Brittany’s WHOOP Metrics

(07:10) Labor Preparation and Expectations

(08:15) Brittany’s Post-Partum Experience

(09:00) The Importance of Breathing Exercises

(10:37) Regaining Energy After Giving Birth

(11:21) Diet Evolution: Pregnancy to Post-Partum

(12:16) Stress Management as a Mother of Three

(13:09) Brittany’s Favorite WHOOP Feature

(13:28) Brittany’s Wake Up Call

(14:37) Passing Down a Focus on Health and Fitness To Your Kids

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The Science of Stress & Sleep For Optimal Performance with Dr. Bill von Hippel

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with WHOOP Senior Scientist Dr. Bill von Hippel to discuss the science behind stress and sleep and its impact on performance. Dr. Bill von Hippel is a scientist, author, and renowned social psychologist and evolutionary specialist. In today’s episode, Dr. Holmes and Dr. von Hippel discuss cardiac responses to threats and challenges and the core 4 circadian behaviors that help sleep consistency.

(00:36) Intro to Cardiac Responses and Daily Threats and Challenges

(03:08) Using WHOOP to Conduct Studies

(09:09) Stress Monitor: Understanding Stress vs Challenge

(11:10) Stress + Sleep Data on Shiftworkers

(23:27) Low Fit vs High Fit: Use Case for Strain Coach

(32:26) Amplifying Effects of Exercise

(37:18) HRV-CV as a Predictor of Strain Load

(43:03) Behaviors That Improve Sleep

(51:06) Core 4: Circadian Behaviors That Help Sleep Consistency

(58:49) The Impacts of Social Jetlag

(01:02:53) Negative Impacts of Oversleeping

(01:07:2) High HRV Indications and HRV Improvements

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The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness

The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy

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How to Fuel Longevity: The Missing Link Between Food, Aging, and Metabolic Health with Dr. Michelle Davenport

What is water-based cooking and how can it aid your longevity? On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Nutrition Scientist and Registered Dietician, Dr. Michelle Davenport. Dr. Michelle Davenport specializes in improving metabolic health through her science-proven water-based cooking method. Her research studies the impact of Advance Glycation End Products, or AGEs, which are molecules formed when sugars non-enzymatically bind to proteins or lipids. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Davenport dive into the impact of AGEs on aging, chronic illness, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, and how water-based cooking might just be the key to slowing these effects.

(00:35) Dr. Michelle Davenport’s Water-Based Cooking

(03:05) Metabolic Health And Food Culture in The United States

(05:39) What is Water-Based Cooking?

(06:49) Using Water-based Cooking As A Dietary Strategy

(10:06) Dr. Davenport’s Favorite Marinade To Try This Summer

(10:47) What are AGEs and How Do They Accelerate Aging?

(14:09) Benefits of Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory Foods

(16:33) Why Are Life Expectancies Decreasing In America? Reason #1 Processed Food

(19:24) Reason #2: Lacking Culture Around Food in The US

(21:38) Reason #3: We Need To Understand The Basics

(29:25) Michelle’s Wake Up Call with Nutrition

(33:04) What Are The Biomarkers For Damage Caused By AGEs?

(35:08) AGEs: The Effects On Neurodegenerative Disease

(38:58) What Can You Start Doing Today To Reduce AGEs?

(42:12) Water-Quality in Water-Based Cooking

(44:20) Dr. Davenport’s Go To Meals

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Secrets to Longevity and Peak Performance

What does it take to be at the top of your game – and how long can you stay there? On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO, Will Ahmed, sits down with the world's most prolific footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, to discuss the important role of recovery, sleep, and discipline in Cristiano’s life. Cristiano reveals his impressive WHOOP Age – the newest feature available on WHOOP Peak and WHOOP Life. Will and Cristiano discuss the various ways Cristiano uses WHOOP to fuel greatness and stay at the top of his game.

(00:12) Cristiano Ronaldo x WHOOP MG Unboxing

(00:45) Cristiano’s Impressive WHOOP Age

(01:37) How Steps Impact Cristiano's Lifestyle

(02:15) Cristiano’s Top Sleep Habits

(04:00) International Travel’s Impact On Sleep

(04:52) Career Perspectives At Age 40 vs Age 25

(05:54) How WHOOP Has Aided Cristiano’s Recovery

(06:42) Top Recovery Behaviors For Healthspan

(08:44) Cristiano’s Secrets to Low Stress

(10:18) The Impact of Time Spent in Heart Rate Zones

(12:03) Tips to Slow Your Pace of Aging

(12:53) Cristiano’s Wake Up call

(18:55) What WHOOP Means to Cristiano’s Lifestyle

Healthspan is not available for users under the age of 18.

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The 9 Metrics That Makeup Your Healthspan with Emily Capodilupo

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo to break down an exciting new feature: Healthspan with WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging. Developed in collaboration with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, WHOOP has created the ultimate longevity metric to understand your physiological age, measuring varying components of sleep, strain, and fitness. Will and Emily introduce the 9 metrics that make up your WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging: sleep consistency, hours of sleep, time in heart rate zones 1-3 and 4-5, strength training, steps, VO₂ Max, resting heart rate, and lean body mass. Healthspan with WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging is now available with WHOOP Peak and WHOOP Life memberships.

Healthspan is not available for users under the age of 18.

(00:00) What is Healthspan?

(8:27) WHOOP Partnership with the Buck Institute

(9:30) Why Healthspan? What does WHOOP measure to create this metric?

(13:57) WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging

(19:16): The 9 Metrics of Healthspan

(19:46) Sleep Consistency

(23:22) Hours of Sleep

(27:28) Time in HR Zones 1-3 and HR Zones 4-5

(31:39) Strength Training

(35:31) Steps

(38:28) VO₂ Max

(41:15) Resting Heart Rate

(44:14) Lean Body Mass

(45:37) The Healthspan Algorithm

(48:28) Heathspan Page & The Health Tab

(49:12) Coaching people toward a healthier and longer life

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Introducing WHOOP 5.0 & MG: Everything You Need to Know

WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG have arrived. On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Chief Product Officer Ed Baker to unpack the all-new WHOOP experience. They introduce the new devices — 5.0 and MG — and break down the three new WHOOP memberships. From 14+ day battery life to powerful new features like on-demand ECG readings, daily Blood Pressure Insights, Healthspan, and Women’s Hormonal Insights, this episode covers it all. Plus, get a first look at our new WHOOP Apparel & Accessories. Whether you're upgrading or just getting started, this is your guide to everything 5.0 and MG.

(00:00) Say Hello to WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG

(00:13) 4.0 vs 5.0: Hardware Advancements

(00:52) 14-Day Battery Life and The New Wireless Powerpack

(02:18) WHOOP MG

(04:47) Healthspan and WHOOP Age

(11:35) Heart Screener with ECG

(14:37) Blood Pressure Insights

(16:07) VO2 Max

(17:30) New and Improved Women’s Health Features

(19:03) Advanced Sleep Metrics

(22:06) Navigation and App Insights

(24:25) Accessories and Apparel: A New Look For WHOOP

(27:59) WHOOP Membership Tiers Breakdown

(36:13) Gift Kit & Upgrade Benefits

(37:33) Will & Ed’s Favorite WHOOP Metric

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The ECG feature is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 years old. It is not recommended for users with a cardiac pacemaker, ICDs, or other implanted electronic devices. This is a medically regulated feature and is not currently available in every region. Go to https://www.whoop.com/feature-availability/ to check if it's available in your region.Blood Pressure Insights is not a medical device and cannot diagnose or manage medical conditions. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult your doctor for health concerns and never delay or modify medical care based on its information.

Menstrual Cycle Insights should not be used for conception or contraception, and all phases, including the ovulatory phase, are estimates. Menstrual Cycle Insights is not a medical device and cannot diagnose or manage medical conditions. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult your doctor for health concerns and never delay or modify medical care based on its information.

Healthspan is not available for users under the age of 18.

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Breaking Down Common Nutrition Misconceptions with Dr. Sarah Berry

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, Dr. Sarah Berry. Dr. Berry focuses on the influences of diet and nutrition on cardiovascular disease risk through the processes of precision nutrition, postprandial metabolism, and food and fat structure. Dr. Berry has conducted a number of studies relating to the impact of ultra-processed food on health, menopause, and symptoms of chronic illness.

This episode debunks some common misconceptions and important information around nutrition and satiety.

(00:36) Misconceptions about seed oils

(11:35) Common Nutrition Misconceptions

(16:39) The Chemical Breakdown of Food Processing

(29:28) Changing The Composition of Food: Satiety and Nutrition

(40:31) 4 Tips To Improve Your Nutrition

(48:59) Benefits of Using Wearables to Conduct Studies

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Why Australians Live 7 Years Longer Than Americans with Dr. Adrian Cois

On this month's installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Adrian Cois. Dr. Cois is an Australian-born Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, currently practicing in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cois has an extensive background as a strength and conditioning coach, working with 5 professional Australian sports teams before completing his medical residency at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Cois joins the WHOOP podcast to discuss his TedX presentation on the cultural comparison of healthcare in Australia versus the United States and how this impacts longevity.

Dr. Holmes and Dr. Cois discuss:

(00:25) Dr. Cois’s background in Medicine

(01:47) Reframing Trauma in Emergency Care

(05:26) Frontline Healthcare Workers' Challenges with Personal Health and Wellness

(07:46) Cultural Differences between the US and Australia

(10:28) Importance of Implementing Preventative Medicine

(18:27) Areas for Improvement in the US Healthcare System

(21:17) Best Methods to Motivate Individuals to Take Control of Their Health

(25:29) The Existing Health Culture in Australia

(30:04) Light Behavior and The Benefits of Time Spent Outside.

(31:30) Lessons Americans Can Learn From Australians

(33:58) Implementing Health Culture

(35:12) The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Shift Work

(41:27) How Americans Can Improve Their Health

(41:54) Habit Changes For Your Health

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Bio of WHOOP Podcast

The WHOOP Podcast is a show dedicated to unlocking human performance. Hosted by Will Ahmed, the Founder, and CEO of WHOOP, this podcast features conversations with top athletes, scientists, experts, and other influential individuals who share insights on what it takes to perform at the highest level and achieve peak performance.

Each episode delves into various aspects of human performance, including sleep, recovery, nutrition, training, lifestyle habits, and more. The podcast aims to provide listeners with valuable information, strategies, and techniques that can help them optimize their own performance and reach their full potential.

The podcast covers a wide range of topics, such as sleep quality and its impact on performance, effective training methods, optimal nutrition for athletes, and the importance of recovery and managing stress.

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